Meet our talent team

Katy manages our Talent function, designed to maximise cross-sector learning through operational exposure and one-to-one coaching. Within this she helps co-ordinate and run the Charity Next programme, arrange and facilitate both secondments and mentoring opportunities between sectors. She also directly recruits as part of NED and Trustee recruitment.

Before joining WIG, Katy worked as a Director for Badenoch & Clark, a specialist professional services recruitment company, personally specialising in senior level recruitment to Social Housing, Not-For-Profit and Local Government, as well as sitting on their operational board.

She sits on a customer committee for a Housing Association, and as a Trustee for a Grant Giving Charity. And in her spare time, when not looking after her three children, she enjoys swimming, running and skiing.

As Charity Next Director and Talent Manager, Matt works across the Talent team to help candidates gain experience working in different sectors. Matt’s particular focus is on the Charity Next programme, where he places Civil Service Fast Streamers into charitable organisations and not-for-profits for six-month secondments.

Before joining WIG, Matt worked as a freelance communications consultant, drawing from his experience as a digital marketer and a copywriter. He worked for a major political party at the 2019 general election, as well as think tank consultancies and commercial start-ups.

Outside of work, Matt is a keen musician - he plays the saxophone, bass guitar, and even the banjo, much to his neighbours’ dismay. When he can, he pops back home to walk the family dogs and tries his best to stop them ruining people’s picnics.

Mafe works across the Leadership Team where she helps with the delivery of WIG’s Leadership and Development programmes. She supports Programme Managers with the completion of specific day-to-day responsibilities, as well as leading our business development efforts.

Prior to joining WIG, Mafe built her experience in the not-for-profit sector through placements in charities and NGO's such as the Planeta Rural Foundation in Colombia. Additionally, she recently graduated from King's College London with a BA degree in International Relations.

Outside of WIG, you will find Mafe devoting her time to her three favourite activities: playing sports, creating art and spending quality time with her family & friends.

Cezanne supports Non-Executive recruitment campaigns for WIG. They support our members and non-members to streamline their recruitment campaigns to ensure that the right candidate is matched to their specified requirements.

As part of their role at WIG, Cezanne oversees the Bespoke Mentoring Programme, collaborating with esteemed industry leaders and policymakers to identify and address their specific professional development requirements. Additionally, Cezanne facilitates cross-sector secondment initiatives for individuals and organisations seeking to broaden their experience.

They also sit on WIG's EDI committee to promote a culture of inclusivity and equity for all employees. Prior to WIG, Cezanne worked in the private sector advising individuals on employment opportunities. They also have a background in sales and customer service.

Cezanne graduated from The University of East Anglia with a BA Hons in American History in 2018 and an MA in Gender Studies in 2019. Cezanne has a specific interest in the intersections of race, gender, and disability.